Leo Cocchiara
I am a full-time expert that has been with Curated since 2020! I have over 10+ years of experience as a professional gear tester, shop manager, and master boot fitter! I'm here to help you find your perfect fit and get you stoked to go outside!
Winter has always held a special place in my heart. I grew up skiing and snowboarding on the tight, technical slopes of New England, before moving to capital of the outdoor industry- Colorado! I am one of the top the go-to gear experts working with all of the biggest brands in the sport. Every year I have the privilege of testing the latest and greatest in gear in the game so that I can help you find the perfect setup.
The only thing more impressive than my knowledge, is the level of care I put into my customer service for you! 😊🙌 I know that athletes and enthusiasts come in all shapes and sizes, with unique individual experiences and needs. I look forward to guiding YOU, to your outdoor bliss!
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1192 reviews averaging 5.0 stars
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CategorySki Expert
Customers helped8,693
Favorite ski gearMy arch supports!
Favorite terrainTrees
Favorite spotVail Mountain
Current locationWheat Ridge, CO
Home townBoston, MA
My Qualification10 yrs of facilitating the gnar
Years of ski experience32
Expert Credential HighlightsMaster Bootfitter
Years of snowboard experience15
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Expert: Leo Cocchiara
Reviewer: Eric F
Leo steered me to the perfect shell
This is my second curated experience and both times they steered me to gear that I thought I wanted. Looking forward to layering up under the fly low quantum, @ early 50% off couldn’t say no, will eventually double up on the baker bibs too. Thanks Leo and curated, and also Lydia for the boots, bindings and skis
Verified Review | Submitted on Jan 11, 2025
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Reviewer: Bryan
Leo was very helpful
We skied together once last year and Leo took note of my style and ability to help me land on a new daily driver for low tide days. Leo helped me have confidence in moving to a longer ski (it will mostly be for groomers) and how to pick the right mount point. Stoked to get on these Stance 96s!
Verified Review | Submitted on Dec 31, 2024
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Reviewer: Amy
Leo was super patient and answered all my questions.
This shopping experience is next level! It's like having a personal shopper with the expertise, knowledge and ACTUAL experience with the equipment. Leo was right there every step of the way and made sure I felt comfortable with my purchase. Thank you Leo!
Verified Review | Submitted on Dec 24, 2024
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Reviewer: Sarah B
Sarah B's experience with Leo
I had numerous questions over multiple days and Leo was always very quick to respond. His knowledge of the products and what I wanted in a performance level was perfect. When I advance to a more expert ski level down the road I will reach back out to Leo! Can’t wait to hit the slopes in my new gear
Verified Review | Submitted on Dec 26, 2024
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Reviewer: Celine
Almost didn't buy until I spoke to an expert!
I felt like I didn't have enough information before pulling the trigger on buying ski equipment and was really overwhelmed plus I have wider feet and was concerned about comfort. Leo helped make the process way easier and I'm excited to get my stuff and get on the mountain!
Verified Review | Submitted on Dec 22, 2024
Expert: Leo Cocchiara
Reviewer: Tim
Tim's experience with Leo
Hopped on a google meet to talk me through boot fitting. Was going to go with the bigger boot but he cautioned me about padding compressing, boots that feel right starting to feel too big, how to get into a boot, how to remove the lining, replacing insoles with arch support. It was amazing! A top notch ski shop experience in my house in my long John's!
Verified Review | Submitted on Dec 17, 2024
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Reviewer: Amber
Leo was very helpful
He is very ambitious! After a few messages he was able to recommend a couple of skis that would be good options. After a conversation we decided I was going a different direction then I origionaly thought. He was quick to come up with a new recommendation that I ended up purchasing. He was also very friendly and was able to answer a couple questions I had about my current skis. Overall, I'd say he's a great person to work with!
Verified Review | Submitted on Dec 13, 2024
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Reviewer: Tory
Good guy who just wanted my son to get out on the slopes with good and safe gear!
Leo was very knowledgeable and patient with me! It is a big purchase and he recognized that so he walked me through it step by step and offered several options with the pros and cons of each. I'd highly recommend Leo!
Verified Review | Submitted on Dec 15, 2024
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Reviewer: Alura
Super Knowledgeable and Accessible
As someone buying skis for the first time, but having skied for a few years Leo was incredibly helpful! He took into account what I prioritized but also explained why a suggestion might be out of my initial request. For example, he got ahead of my question on why bindings are expensive and why it is important to not only focus on the skis but the bindings as well.
Verified Review | Submitted on Dec 11, 2024
Expert: Leo Cocchiara
Reviewer: Chloe
Chloe's experience with Leo
This was such an easy process! I put in all of my information, even down to what colors I wanted my skis to be to match my boots. Leo found everything, from a good deal, the colors, and right ski for me being a beginner/intermediate. Leo was very responsive and gave me multiple options to choose from, narrowing it down making it easy for me to pick! It took me less than a week to order and I am super excited for everything to come in!
Verified Review | Submitted on Dec 4, 2024
Leo Cocchiara
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